Buy Deportivo La Coruna vs Atletico Madrid tickets for the 2026/27 Season, with the La Liga meeting at Riazor currently listed for Sunday 24 January 2027 at 17:00 local time (16:00 UK time). It is Matchday 21, and La Liga confirms final days and kick-off times for broadcast a few weeks before each round, so the slot can still move within that weekend.
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This is the first time Atletico have visited Riazor in the league since November 2017. Deportivo La Coruna are back in the top flight after eight years away, promoted from the second tier in May 2026, and the visit of one of Spain's leading clubs is among the headline dates of their return season.
Riazor sits on the Atlantic seafront in A Coruña, a few minutes' walk from the beaches of the city's bay, and it holds 32,490. A winter Sunday, a returning crowd and a heavyweight opponent point to a full house, which is why seats for this fixture are worth securing early.
Demand for Deportivo home games was strong even in the lower divisions. Riazor sold out for a third-tier match with more than 32,000 inside, and a Copa del Rey tie at the ground in January 2026 attracted more than 28,000. Now the club is back in La Liga, and 26,412 season ticket holders renewed or signed up for 2026/27, despite price rises for the return to the top flight.
That leaves a limited number of seats for single-match sale. With season ticket holders covering around four-fifths of the stadium, and a visiting allocation for Atletico Madrid on top, only a fraction of Riazor reaches general sale for a fixture like this. The highest-profile visitors of the season, including Atletico, Real Madrid and Barcelona, are the dates where that shortage bites hardest.
The opponent adds its own pull. Atletico have one of the largest followings in Spain, and their supporters travel in numbers for away days in the north. Neutral visitors from outside Spain also target matches against the country's biggest clubs, which adds another layer of competition for the better seats.
History plays a part too. Deportivo's great era of the 1990s and early 2000s made Riazor one of Spain's most feared grounds, and older supporters remember the nights when Atletico left the seafront beaten. For a club that spent years rebuilding in the lower leagues, the return of these fixtures is a reminder of what Depor used to be.
The road back was long. Deportivo dropped out of La Liga in 2018, fell into the third tier two years later and spent four seasons there before climbing back to the second division in 2024. Promotion in May 2026, sealed with a win at Valladolid, ended eight years away from the top flight, and the whole city has been waiting for dates like this one.
Through the club, it is difficult. Deportivo sell single-match tickets through their own channels only once season ticket holders are covered, and for a high-demand match the few remaining seats tend to go quickly. The 2026/27 season ticket campaign has closed, so every season seat is already accounted for before any match tickets go on sale.
Spanish football also brings its own rules. Tickets can be issued in the holder's name, with ID requested at entry, and the club's sales process is designed mainly for local supporters. Visitors from abroad, or fans who cannot be ready the moment a sale opens, often miss out.
A verified marketplace removes most of that friction. On 1BoxOffice you can buy seats for this fixture without being a socio, without chasing a sales window and without guessing where a block sits. Each listing shows the stand, the delivery method and whether seats are together, and the listing notes explain how the name on a ticket is handled for entry.
Timing is the other advantage. Club single-match sales for La Liga fixtures usually open only once the exact kick-off slot is confirmed, which can be two or three weeks before the match. Visitors who book flights and hotels months ahead need their seats settled well before that window opens.
Atletico supporters should note one point. Tickets for the visiting zone are sold through Atletico's own allocation, not through resale, and marketplace seats will sit in home or neutral areas. That matters for colours and conduct, which the seating section below covers.
Five factors set the price: seat location, demand when you buy, the timing of the fixture, the competition context and whether you choose a hospitality package. For the 2026/27 season, the visit of Atletico is one of the top-category matches at Riazor, and the return to La Liga has pushed demand well above the levels of the lower-division years.
| Ticket Type | Resale Price Range | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Upper tier / less central | £60 – £100 | Budget-conscious fans | Upper tiers behind the goals, strongest value in the ground |
| Longside standard | £80 – £130 | Supporters who want a sideline view | Preferencia and outer Tribuna sections away from halfway |
| Lower tier / central | £110 – £180+ | Buyers who want a central seat | Central Tribuna blocks near halfway, listed first and sold first |
| Premium seating | £160 – £280+ | Couples and small groups | Padded central seats in the main stand, some with lounge access |
| Hospitality / VIP | £250 – £500+ | Corporate guests and premium experiences | VIP boxes and premium areas with catering and central seats |
Prices reflect typical resale ranges and may change as demand and availability shift closer to the match.
Prices for a match like this tend to firm up once La Liga confirms the kick-off time, as that is when travelling supporters lock in their plans. Groups of four or more who want to sit together should expect to pay towards the top of each range, while pairs and singles have far more choice.
Compare this fixture with the rest of the Riazor season too. The visits of Real Madrid and Barcelona sit at the very top of the price scale, while matches against mid-table sides are far more affordable. Atletico falls just below the two giants, which makes it a strong option for visitors who want a big-club opponent without paying the very highest prices.
Context helps explain the resale premium. Deportivo's 2026/27 season tickets range from around €320 to €1,060 for the whole campaign, but those seats are held by socios. The resale price reflects guaranteed access to a sold-out fixture, a choice of stand and seats together, with no membership or sales window needed.
Riazor has four stands, each split into upper and lower tiers. The Tribuna is the main stand, home to the directors' box and the calmest atmosphere; Preferencia runs opposite along the seafront; the Marathon end is where the most vocal home supporters gather; and the Pabellón end behind the other goal is the more family-friendly side. The Riazor seating plan shows how the sections are laid out.
| Area | What It Suits | Pricing Bracket | Guidance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tribuna (Superior and Inferior) | Buyers who want the classic view | High | The main covered stand with the clearest sightlines, the Palco de Honor and the Área 1906 in the lower tier |
| Preferencia (Superior and Inferior) | First-time visitors and neutral buyers | Mid to high | The long seafront stand opposite the main stand, also home to the VIP boxes |
| Marathon (Superior and Inferior) | Fans who want noise and colour | Low to mid | The end with the loudest home support; expect to stand and sing for much of the match |
| Pabellón (Superior and Inferior) | Families and budget buyers | Low | The quieter end, often the most affordable seats in the ground |
| Upper tiers | Supporters who want the whole pitch in view | Low to mid | Higher and further back, but the compact bowl keeps the view clear |
| Visiting zone | Atletico supporters only | Set by the visiting club | A segregated area with personalised tickets and ID controls at entry; Atletico red and white belongs here only |
Neutral buyers should aim for Preferencia or the Tribuna. Deportivo play in blue and white stripes and Atletico in red and white, so dress neutrally in home areas; stewards can move anyone in away colours out of home sections. To compare this fixture with other matches at the ground, browse all Riazor tickets.
The weather matters on the Galician coast. Riazor is fully exposed to Atlantic winds and January rain, and the front rows of the lower tiers catch the worst of it. A seat a few rows back, or in the covered Tribuna, is worth the extra cost on a wet afternoon.
Families and first-time visitors tend to feel most comfortable in the Pabellón end or the side stands, where the crowd is calmer and the view complete. Supporters who want the full Riazor experience should head for the Marathon end, where the noise builds long before kick-off.
Supporters with reduced mobility should plan ahead. Riazor has dedicated spaces for wheelchair users and companions, but places are limited for a sold-out match, so confirm any accessible seating with the seller before you buy.
Riazor's premium areas sit mainly in the two side stands. The Tribuna Superior holds the Palco de Honor, the lower Tribuna has the Área 1906 with 113 seats, and Preferencia houses 38 VIP boxes with 385 seats between them.
| Hospitality Option | Typical Buyer | Main Appeal |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Tribuna seat | Fans upgrading a normal ticket | A central seat in the covered main stand with a clear view of the pitch |
| Área 1906 | Small groups and couples | A premium lower Tribuna area named after the club's founding year |
| VIP box in Preferencia | Clients and celebration groups | A private box for a group with catering and a direct view of the pitch |
| Corporate package | Corporate hosts | Dining, drinks and premium seats combined in one arrangement |
Hospitality at Riazor is usually far more affordable than at the major grounds in Madrid or Barcelona, which makes it a strong upgrade for a big-match trip. Package names and inclusions can change, so read the listing notes to see exactly what a ticket covers.
For groups, a premium option also removes the task of piecing together separate listings in a sold-out ground. One booking covers seats together in a central position, which makes planning a trip with clients, friends or family far simpler.
Premium options also guarantee a sheltered central seat for a group, which is a real advantage in January. Arrive early to make the most of the build-up, and allow time to reach the premium entrances, which can be busy on big-match days.
Spanish clubs increasingly use personalised and digital tickets, so know which delivery method a listing uses before you buy.
| Delivery Type | What to Confirm |
|---|---|
| Mobile ticket transfer | The account or app the seller transfers to; set it up and log in well before matchday |
| E-ticket (PDF or QR) | How the ticket holder's name is recorded; each code scans once, so never share screenshots |
| Paper ticket by courier | Confirm the delivery address and dispatch date, and allow extra time for addresses outside Spain |
| Collection in A Coruña | Note the collection point, the opening hours and the ID you need to bring |
Read the listing notes carefully before you buy. Bring valid photo ID, as stewards can compare it with the name on the ticket, keep bags small and charge your phone fully if your ticket is on it.
Riazor is one of the easiest grounds in Spain to reach on foot. It sits on Calle Manuel Murguía, a flat 15 to 20 minute walk along the seafront from the city centre, and city buses serve the area on matchdays. Driving is best avoided, as traffic around the ground builds quickly before kick-off.
The seafront promenade fills with supporters in the hour before the match, and the Orzán area and Calle de la Estrella are popular places to eat and drink beforehand. Plan the walk back too, as crowds leave together after the final whistle.
Personalised tickets deserve one more word. When a ticket carries the original buyer's details, the listing notes explain what you need for entry, and in some cases the seller updates the name before the match. Follow those instructions exactly, and keep your order confirmation to hand in case stewards ask about it.
Turnstiles usually open well before kick-off, and arriving early is the simplest way to avoid queues at the security searches. On a sold-out afternoon the streets around the ground fill quickly, so aim to be at your gate at least 45 minutes before the start and enjoy the build-up from your seat.
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A Coruña has its own airport, a short taxi ride from the centre, with domestic connections including Madrid, and Santiago de Compostela airport is around an hour away. High-speed trains also link the city with Madrid, making a rail trip from the capital a realistic option. Mobile and e-tickets are the simplest options from abroad; if a listing uses paper tickets, choose collection in A Coruña or delivery to your hotel.
Book flexible travel and accommodation, as La Liga matches can move within the weekend once television slots are confirmed. Ask the seller before you buy if you need seats together for a group, and bring photo ID that matches the ticket details. January on the Galician coast is mild but wet and windy, so pack a waterproof layer for the walk along the seafront.
Atletico's league visits to the current Riazor go back to April 1945, months after the stadium opened, and Deportivo made the ground a hard place to visit from the start. The hosts won nine of the first ten meetings here, including a 5-1 win in January 1953, before Atletico's 4-0 victory in September 1956 set a record margin for the visitors that still stands.
The fixture's modern peak came with Deportivo's golden era. Between March 1996 and October 2006 Atletico went ten league visits to Riazor without a win, with Deportivo winning six, including a 4-1 in April 2000 during their title-winning 1999/2000 season and a 5-1 in October 2003. Since then the balance has swung: Deportivo have won only one of the last nine meetings here, and Atletico took the most recent, 1-0 in November 2017, shortly before Depor's relegation.
What makes this fixture distinctive is how the pendulum has swung across eras. Deportivo still lead the record at Riazor comfortably, but Atletico have owned the recent meetings, and the 2027 match is the first chance in more than nine years for the home crowd to start changing that.
The figures below cover every La Liga meeting at the current Estadio Riazor, opened in October 1944, with Deportivo as hosts.
| Metric | Total |
|---|---|
| Matches played | 41 |
| Deportivo wins | 18 |
| Atletico Madrid wins | 11 |
| Draws | 12 |
| Deportivo goals | 62 |
| Atletico Madrid goals | 43 |
| Biggest Deportivo win | 5-1 (1953 and 2003) |
| Biggest Atletico Madrid win | 0-4 |
| First La Liga meeting in scope | 8 April 1945 |
| Most recent meeting in scope | 4 November 2017 |
Source: BDFutbol and Transfermarkt match records, cross-referenced result by result.
For a buyer, the numbers point to a fixture where the home crowd matters. Deportivo have won 44% of these meetings at Riazor and lost just over a quarter, although the recent run shows Atletico travel to A Coruña with real confidence.
| Date | Score |
|---|---|
| 04 Nov 2017 | Deportivo 0-1 Atletico Madrid |
| 02 Mar 2017 | Deportivo 1-1 Atletico Madrid |
| 30 Oct 2015 | Deportivo 1-1 Atletico Madrid |
| 18 Apr 2015 | Deportivo 1-2 Atletico Madrid |
| 04 May 2013 | Deportivo 0-0 Atletico Madrid |
| 30 Apr 2011 | Deportivo 0-1 Atletico Madrid |
| 21 Nov 2009 | Deportivo 2-1 Atletico Madrid |
| 12 Apr 2009 | Deportivo 1-2 Atletico Madrid |
| 06 Jan 2008 | Deportivo 0-3 Atletico Madrid |
| 21 Oct 2006 | Deportivo 1-0 Atletico Madrid |
| 10 Sep 2005 | Deportivo 1-0 Atletico Madrid |
| 08 May 2005 | Deportivo 2-0 Atletico Madrid |
| 04 Oct 2003 | Deportivo 5-1 Atletico Madrid |
| 01 Jun 2003 | Deportivo 3-2 Atletico Madrid |
| 08 Apr 2000 | Deportivo 4-1 Atletico Madrid |
| 03 Apr 1999 | Deportivo 1-1 Atletico Madrid |
| 30 Nov 1997 | Deportivo 2-2 Atletico Madrid |
| 16 Feb 1997 | Deportivo 0-0 Atletico Madrid |
| 03 Mar 1996 | Deportivo 2-2 Atletico Madrid |
| 18 Mar 1995 | Deportivo 0-1 Atletico Madrid |
| 07 Apr 1994 | Deportivo 2-1 Atletico Madrid |
| 17 Apr 1993 | Deportivo 1-1 Atletico Madrid |
| 31 May 1992 | Deportivo 1-1 Atletico Madrid |
| 07 Jan 1973 | Deportivo 1-1 Atletico Madrid |
| 17 Oct 1971 | Deportivo 1-1 Atletico Madrid |
| 22 Mar 1970 | Deportivo 0-1 Atletico Madrid |
| 16 Mar 1969 | Deportivo 3-1 Atletico Madrid |
| 25 Sep 1966 | Deportivo 0-1 Atletico Madrid |
| 24 Jan 1965 | Deportivo 0-1 Atletico Madrid |
| 30 Sep 1962 | Deportivo 1-1 Atletico Madrid |
| 09 Sep 1956 | Deportivo 0-4 Atletico Madrid |
| 08 Jan 1956 | Deportivo 3-0 Atletico Madrid |
| 30 Jan 1955 | Deportivo 1-0 Atletico Madrid |
| 13 Dec 1953 | Deportivo 1-0 Atletico Madrid |
| 11 Jan 1953 | Deportivo 5-1 Atletico Madrid |
| 02 Dec 1951 | Deportivo 1-3 Atletico Madrid |
| 10 Dec 1950 | Deportivo 3-0 Atletico Madrid |
| 30 Oct 1949 | Deportivo 3-1 Atletico Madrid |
| 30 Jan 1949 | Deportivo 3-1 Atletico Madrid |
| 03 Nov 1946 | Deportivo 1-0 Atletico Madrid |
| 08 Apr 1945 | Deportivo 4-1 Atletico Madrid |
Source: BDFutbol and Transfermarkt; every score confirmed by both independent records.
The list shows three clear eras. Deportivo dominated the early years at the new stadium, the 1990s brought a run of tight draws and the club's golden age turned Riazor into a fortress. Since 2008, though, Atletico have lost only once at the ground, and home supporters will see the 2027 meeting as a first real test of how far the club has come since its return.
Yes. A verified resale listing lets you buy without club membership or waiting for a sales window.
It can move within the weekend of 24 January once broadcast slots are set, so keep travel plans flexible until La Liga confirms it.
Visiting fans use a segregated zone, with personalised tickets sold through Atletico's own allocation.
The Tribuna is the main covered stand, which makes it the driest choice on a wet January afternoon.
Bring valid photo ID, as Spanish grounds can compare it with the name on your ticket at entry.
Sources: La Liga official 2026/27 calendar, RC Deportivo official club and stadium information, BDFutbol, Transfermarkt, Galiciapress and Infobae.